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MALAYSIA OPEN 2009: New pair prove Rexy right

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MAK Hee Chun and Tan Wee Kiong were touted as doubles players to watch out for in their junior days.

But they were with different partners as Hee Chun was partnering Teo Kok Siang and the pair won the Asian and world junior titles last year.

Wee Kiong's success was in the mixed doubles as he partnered Woon Khe Wei for the 2007 Asian junior title and won the boys bronze with Lufti Zaim Khalid.

That wasn't enough for national doubles coach Rexy Mainaky as he felt the duo's future was as a pair and he paired them off when he overhauled the doubles department last year.

The impact was almost immediate as Hee Chun-Wee Kiong showed their potential by almost causing a major upset in their first ever competitive match as a pair in the Malaysia Open on Wednesday.
Hee Chun-Wee Kiong fought tooth-and-nail with former world champions Lars Paaske-Jonas Rasmussen before losing 21-18, 19-21, 21-16 in their first round match.

Hee Chun said he and Wee Kiong learnt a lot from the match.

"I believe we have a great future together. However, it's just one match and we cannot get carried away," said Hee Chun yesterday.

"We gave Paaske-Rasmussen a tough time but inexperience cost us. Still, it was a good experience and now, we know where we need to improve."

Hee Chun, 19, who hails from Ipoh, said he and Wee Kiong need to work on their on court understanding and on other technical aspects.

Rexy said the pair gave a good account of themselves on Wednesday but needed to work on their strength and power. "I see them as having a great future and if things go well, they could be the next top Malaysian pair," said Rexy.

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